Union Square Narrative

 Union Square Narrative 

A narrative explored this week is s narrative of telling a story of Union Square through its artwork within the subway station. Union Square has been a place of public unions and was always a place for the public to gather. The artist here selects some historical elements of the old Subway station, like the columns and old tiles on the wall. They are encased in red frames, to bring the viewer's attention to these historical architectural elements. Even though it is a simple idea, it is very visually striking, as soon as one notices it. The red frame has a strong presence in the environment. They are highlighting the history of the subway. While the tiles are not blocking the passageway for the people, but the columns dictate the flow of the passengers, by breaking up the passage. There is a high chance of them being noticed and appreciated. 

 

The slim red frames are encased in the walls. If you looks inside in some of them, you will see other narratives of the old subway station. Another narrative  encourages the people to notice, is the tragedy of 9/11. There are tiles with name tags of those who passed away during 9/11. 

In the park there are narratives that tell us about the history of the Union Square. If you pay attention, there is a story timeline embedded on the floor of Union Square, along the perimeter. The metal plates carry engraved images of some of the most important historical events that were situated in Union Square. You walk right on these plates, while other artworks are more segregated. Those who made an important impact in the story of Union Square, like Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Mahamta Ghandi, are honored. There are statues that tell a narrative, and remind of the history by telling a narrative.